Kill and Kill Again

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Summary: Karate comrades save the free world.
Review: A scientist has discovered how to convert potatoes into fuel, however an unfortunate by-product is a mind control drug. Marduk, an evil madman kidnaps the scientist, and plots to take control of the world by tainting the water supply with this drug. Leaders of the free world approach Steve Chase and his band of elite mercenaries and hire them to free the kidnapped scientist, destroy the mind control drug, and rid the world of the evil Marduk. This martial arts adventure stars James Ryan as Steve Chase, martial arts champion and leader of the elite mercenary group. The mercenaries consist of "The Fly" (Stan Schmidt), a martial artist who has reached the esoteric heights of martial learning; Gypsy Billy (Norman Robinson), "ex-champion of the world" and reluctant derelict; Gorilla (Ken Gampu) former pro wrestler banded for biting the ear off defeated opponents; and Hot Dog (Bill Flynn) con artist and comic relief. Joining this group is Kandy Kane (Anneline Kriel, former Miss World), the supposed daughter of the kidnapped scientist Dr. Kane, later exposed as an agent working for the government. Chase and his team infiltrate Marduk's compound, known as the "New Babylonia", but before they can liberate Dr. Kane and destroy the drug, they are discovered and taken captive. Each member of the team must face one of Marduk's karate trained soldiers, with Chase facing Marduk's "champion of champions", the "Optimist" in a battle to the death. "Kill and Kill Again" is a feel good action/adventure that the whole family can enjoy. This movie is a tongue-in-cheek swashbuckler that sometimes pokes fun at itself. There is no graphic violence or offensive language, just good clean escapism.

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Summary: Campy movie classic from the 80s, DVD does not live up to it
Review: I remembered this movie from daytime HBO in the early 80s. I was on a forum and we were discussing favorite martial arts movies, and I suddenly remembered this "classic". A poor man's(dirt poor, bordering on destitute) version of Enter the Dragon, it has average martial arts until the very end, when there are a couple of good scenes in the final arena battles. When I saw that it was on DVD, I immediately ordered it. The movie was just like I remembered it, and it is worth the $10. However, the print of the film is very poor, with certain parts very grainy or dark. The character of "Gorilla" played by Ken Grampu has no distinguishable facial characteristics at times. There isn't even a menu on the disc - both the quality of the disc and the quality of the print make it like you are watching a 20 year-old VHS tape. Plus, there's a picture on the back of the DVD case with two women (one of them with her shirt open and black censor circles over her nipples) that isn't even in the movie. By all means get it if you remember this campy classic and your VHS has worn out. My one star rating on this is for the DVD itself, not the movie.

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Summary: Campy movie classic from the 80s, DVD does not live up to it
Review: I remembered this movie from daytime HBO in the early 80s. I was on a forum and we were discussing favorite martial arts movies, and I suddenly remembered this "classic". A poor man's(dirt poor, bordering on destitute) version of Enter the Dragon, it has average martial arts until the very end, when there are a couple of good scenes in the final arena battles. When I saw that it was on DVD, I immediately ordered it. The movie was just like I remembered it, and it is worth the $10. However, the print of the film is very poor, with certain parts very grainy or dark. The character of "Gorilla" played by Ken Grampu has no distinguishable facial characteristics at times. There isn't even a menu on the disc - both the quality of the disc and the quality of the print make it like you are watching a 20 year-old VHS tape. Plus, there's a picture on the back of the DVD case with two women (one of them with her shirt open and black censor circles over her nipples) that isn't even in the movie. By all means get it if you remember this campy classic and your VHS has worn out. My one star rating on this is for the DVD itself, not the movie.

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Summary: Campy movie classic from the 80s, DVD does not live up to it
Review: I remembered this movie from daytime HBO in the early 80s. I was on a forum and we were discussing favorite martial arts movies, and I suddenly remembered this "classic". A poor man's(dirt poor, bordering on destitute) version of Enter the Dragon, it has average martial arts until the very end, when there are a couple of good scenes in the final arena battles. When I saw that it was on DVD, I immediately ordered it. The movie was just like I remembered it, and it is worth the $10. However, the print of the film is very poor, with certain parts very grainy or dark. The character of "Gorilla" played by Ken Grampu has no distinguishable facial characteristics at times. There isn't even a menu on the disc - both the quality of the disc and the quality of the print make it like you are watching a 20 year-old VHS tape. Plus, there's a picture on the back of the DVD case with two women (one of them with her shirt open and black censor circles over her nipples) that isn't even in the movie. By all means get it if you remember this campy classic and your VHS has worn out. My one star rating on this is for the DVD itself, not the movie.

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Summary: Good to see again...
Review: I thought the movie was really cool! James Ryan is great as Steve Chase! this movie shows him as a guy that pulls no punches when it comes to fighting the bad guy... A must see for those that are tired of Jackie Chan's Comic Work... I hope that I see more of James Ryan's works on DVD in the future.. He is a force not to be taken as a joke... A must for hard core martial arts fans..

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Summary: *Kill and Kill Again*: A Film to Enjoy Again and Again!
Review: James Ryan, along with world-renowned martial artists Norman Robinson and Stan Schmidt, take you on a colorful excursion filled with fighting, fun and excitement!

In this 1981 Ivan Hall motion picture, Marduk is a megalomaniacal billionaire who develops a syrum that bends people to his will. He has sequestered himself in a remote area along with thousands of followers who hasten to implement the syrum into the world's water supply. Steve Chase, four-times martial arts champion, is hired by the government to thwart Marduk's grand scheme. Chase is accompanied on his mission by four of his old companions: The Fly, Gypsy Billy, Gorilla, and Hot-Dog. All four of his companions are a joy to watch, each with a charisma, skill and personality that is unique to themselves and truly colorful to watch.

Don't pass up the oppotunity of exposing yourself to one of the most cheesily fun action/martial arts film ever!!

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Summary: Some of the best martial arts sequences ever put on film
Review: Like most martial arts films, Kill and Kill Again is not real long on plot. It has your basic evil guy who wants to take over the world and the good guy who must stop him. What it lacks in plot, it more than makes up in martial arts footage. This movie features members of the South Africa branch of the Japan Karate Association which is one of the largest and most respected martial arts orgainizations in the world. It is even recognized by the Ministry of Education in Japan. All the action sequences are choreographed by Stan Schmidt (7th degree black belt) the highest ranking non-Japanese instructor in the world. He also demonstrates his considerable skills in many of the action sequences. If you have even a shallow knowledge of the martial arts then for you this film will have very few peers.

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Summary: This film is a complete dissaster!
Review: This film is soooooooooo bad I almost asked for my money back at the video store. I admit I like to watch bad movies for fun, but this one is truly pittiful. "Some of the best martial art action sequences ever"?????!!!!! Thats like comparing They Call Me Bruce to Drunken Master. James Ryan and his cohorts pull off martial arts stunts that are sadly, probably near the skill level of any overweight 10 year old. Imagine going down to the local supermarket and randomly recruiting 10 people to star in a martial arts film regardless of physical ability or skill and you'll be close to this movie.

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Summary: Old School Karate, the way it was!
Review: This is a classic martial arts film. If you like the energy of any of Bruce Lee's movies and in his way of life , you'll surely appreciate James Ryan. It is just one of those films that bring you back to a special time in your life, where martial arts was magical. It doesn't rely on special effects like all the cheesy films today ...Matrix etc, it is just hands down martial arts combat - no frills! Any true martial artist can appreciate this film, they just don't make them like this anymore. I love this film, alway's will. It was the very first karate movie I ever saw and I never forgot it even after years of not being able to find it I could vividly remember the names like the Fly and Hot Dog and of course Steve Chase - the perfect martial artist's name!

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Summary: Movie great product disappointing
Review: This is one of my all time favorite martial arts films and James Ryan was my Bruce Lee when I was a kid. Filmed in South Africa this version is not widescreen and for some reason has been Rated "R" and has a picture of two near naked women on the back cover THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE MOVIE! The company that put this out is a disgrace. How obscene to do this to such an original film! There is such a strong history to this film and I would have loved to see added features (such as interviews and the rumours of a sequel) This film is actually rated "PG"!